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Cherished packet of letters sent from a young man in the U.S. Army sent to a cousin in Watertown MA. First letter from March 1942 at basic training at Camp Croft in South Carolina. Last letter from 1945 when he is still waiting to be sent home after the war has ended. Letters mention his different stations in general terms, spending a week with Ernie Pyle the writer on the front lines, censorship of letters sent home on what they can say about battle and where exactly they are located, promotion to Sergeant then re-signing for another tour and being demoted to Private 1st class, receiving a Bronze Star and an Infantryman Combat Medal, and more. 10+ pieces.